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Arizona Marijuana FAQs

Is marijuana legal in Arizona?

Medical marijuana was legalized in Arizona in 2010, however recreational marijuana is not. The people of Arizona voted on legalizing recreational marijuana in November 2016, but it failed to pass. This marks the second time voters have rejected to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.

How can I get my medical marijuana card in Arizona?

If you are a resident of Arizona (either as an adult or under 18 years of age), you may apply to receive a medical marijuana card. In order to qualify, you must be assessed by a doctor and have a “debilitating condition” like severe and chronic pain, cancer, etc. Arizona medical marijuana cards typically expire one year after the issue date.

If I’m not an Arizona resident, can I get my medical card?

Where can I buy marijuana in Arizona?

If you have an Arizona medical marijuana card, you can buy marijuana at one of the state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries located throughout the state.

What do I need to purchase cannabis from a medical marijuana dispensary in Arizona?

Currently, you will need a valid medical marijuana card to buy marijuana in Arizona. Only medical patients with valid Arizona medical cards are allowed to purchase cannabis in Arizona.

How much marijuana can I possess at one time in Arizona?

Medical marijuana patients are allowed 2.5 ounces bi-weekly. Additionally, patients who live 25 miles or further from a dispensary are allowed to grow up to 12 plants.

What types of marijuana are currently available in Arizona?

There are various types of marijuana to purchase including many strains of flower, concentrates (like hash and oil), edibles (including candy and baked goods), drinks, topicals and more.

Be sure to talk to your budtender about what you’re purchasing as different products will result in varying effects. For example, sativas tend to give the user an energizing, head high while indicas are known to deliver a full body, sedative high.

Where can I smoke marijuana in Arizona?

Although medical marijuana is legal in Arizona, you cannot consume it in public. Legally, marijuana must be consumed on private property. To avoid run-ins with the law, be discreet and consume edibles or use a vape pen (which omits an odorless vapor).

Can I travel with marijuana from Arizona to another state or country?

No, all marijuana purchased in Arizona must be consumed within the state. Because marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, traveling with cannabis over state lines is 100% illegal no matter where you are or where you’re going (even if it’s to a state with legalized recreational and medical marijuana).

Can I get a DUI for using marijuana in Arizona?

Yes. In 2014, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that Arizona’s medical marijuana law does not give immunity from prosecution if the user tests positive for THC.

Can I possess a gun and use medical marijuana in Arizona?

As with other states with legalized cannabis of any kind, medical marijuana patients are not allowed to possess a gun or ammunition thanks to the federal Gun Control Act of 1968. Although this is a dated initiative, there have been no cases of users being prosecuted for owning a gun and being a medical marijuana patient.